Comments on: Retirement Search: Initiation

By: susan.brady

susan.brady — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:57:55 +0000

Lakeside is on the list. Can’t remember if I looked into Alpine or not. good feedback on Santee – I only had one property to look at in that town, so we might not make it there.

Spent today on the road looking at Vista, Escondido and Ramona. So many notes and scribbles. I’ll get that posted next week.

By: Kaydee

Kaydee — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:49:51 +0000

Given your requirements I’m surprised Alpine didn’t make it on the list. I would WAY rather live in Alpine, La Mesa, or even Lakeside over Santee (if you’re going that direction) ANY DAY. (La Mesa itself is SUPER CUTE compared to Santee.) Personally I have nothing nice to say about Santee. If you do visit please give a report ~ I’ll be very interested to hear how you find it!!

I also second Bob’s vote for Coronado. I would totally give up my acreage requirement if I could get something there!

By: susan.brady

susan.brady — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:24:40 +0000

Loving it all so far! Wandered around downtown Carlsbad today.

Bob – hadn’t considered Coronado. Probably can’t get the acreage we want, but I’ll look online to see what they have to offer in that area.

By: Bob Norris

Bob Norris — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:06:15 +0000

Hi Susan, My wife and I have long fantasized about retiring in SD. We’re very interested in your findings and appreciate you sharing them.

You should seriously consider adding Coronado to your list. It affords a relaxed lifestyle and is gorgeous. While the commute for those who work on the island is tough, for those who live there trips into the city are opposite the rush.

Good luck!

By: Jenny P

Jenny P — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:09:41 +0000

Susan! Great choice… grew up in North County and my family still lives in Escondido. I was amazed when the home prices here spiraled up (it was sprawl to me vs. the bay area) and now it’s crashed really hard. Good thing my parents and brother bought a long time ago. Enjoy your trip!